How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700F scores 46/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 8 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700F wins 6.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-11700F?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 52; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; 25% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 4 MB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $298. Intel Core i7-11700F advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37; 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 35% higher PassMark: 20,752 vs 15,399.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i7-11700F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $298 for the Intel Core i7-11700F.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-11700F

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700F

$298

65.8Single-core51.7

36.7Multi-core41.8

38.5Gamingspec-based46.7

8 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700F

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.9 against 46 for Intel Core i7-11700F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-11700F edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 52
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
25% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 4 MB
Lower launch price: $109 vs $298

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700F

Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37
100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
35% higher PassMark: 20,752 vs 15,399

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700F
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700F
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
L2 cache	5 MB+25%	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700F
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700F
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450Top 40%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Bottom 43%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830Top 39%	—
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Bottom 28%	—
PassMark	15,399Bottom 32%	20,752+35%Bottom 48%
PassMark (single thread)	3,775+16%Top 37%	3,252Bottom 47%

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